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This is a common error when trying to add new Pokemon. The exact cause and solution are unknown, but you may be able to figure something out here. The last three posts are what you're looking for.

This error means that a map in connections.txt no longer exists (it was erased after setting up the connection, or was simply done wrong in the first place). The part in green is the map ID of the map you erased.

This error means you called a non-existent method in one of your scripts, usually by misspelling it. The event ID, map ID, and map name (respectively) are in blue. The script section (Main, PokemonUtilities, PokeBattle_ActualScene, etc.,) is in green (both the number and name), and the line you'll find the error on is in orange. The actual item that caused the error in this case is in yellow (I put pbMessages, instead of pbMessage to generate this error on a certain script).

This not only happens with trainer events, but also adding pokemon or items. For example, if you use:Kernel.pbReceiveItem(PBItems::POTION)
or even something like:Kernel.pbAddPokemon(PBSpecies::BULBASAUR),
it usually won't fit on one line. When it's too long, do this instead:Kernel.pbAddPokemon(
PBSpecies::BULBASAUR)
Notice that the first '(' is on the first line, and the rest is on the second line. It's as simple as that.

This error occurs from improperly configuring townmap.txt (often from using townmapgen.html improperly, since it confusing until you're used to it). You'll find the error when trying to access the location of a pokemon in the pokedex, looking at the townmap, or the pokegear map function:

SevenDragons was kind enough to give me a tip on this one. This is a problem that occurs when using regional dexes. This is his description of the cause of the error:

Spoiler:

"In Pokemon Essentials when you are browsing through your Pokedex and looking at Pokemon, you will notice a peculiar function that has been scripted into the game. When you exit the menu and then come back to your Pokedex later you will notice that your cursor has remembered the last Pokemon you were looking at and will refresh your Pokedex to appear precisely on the most previous Pokemon you looked at. The error occurs when you have multiple regions in your game. If you are in one region (or using the National Pokedex) and you look at a Pokemon that has a higher number than the maximum number of another region, and then goto the region that has a lower number of Pokemon and open up your Pokedex the game will crash. This is because the window is trying to refresh the cursor to appear on a specie line that doesn't exist anymore."

To fix this error, go to PokemonPokedex and find this line: pbRefreshDexList($PokemonGlobal.pokedexIndex) and change it to this: pbRefreshDexList($PokemonGlobal.pokedexIndex=0)

OTHER ERRORS:
Sometimes you'll get a pop-up message telling you there's a syntax error. If the line it refers to is the last line of the script section, it is likely that an 'end' clause or a closing bracket (such as this ')' or this ']') was forgotten, otherwise just check the line it tells you and you'll find the error (often as simple as misspelling something).

With Vista users, and error like this occurs: Failed to obtain a trial serial number from the nTiles server. To remedy this, go toC:\Program Files\Enterbrain\RPGXP, and right click theRPGXP.exe file (the orange icon with a dragon silhouette) and click 'Properties.'Select the 'Compatibility' tab and check "Run this program in compatabilty mode for:," selecting the Windows XP (Service Pack 2) option from the drop down list. Then under priveledge level check "Run as Administrator."

That's a strange error. What exactly did you change to cause the error? Did you properly set up the Evolutions section of any pokemon you added? Also, were you trying to implement any new evolution methods and using them for any pokemon you added?

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